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a sharp, severe abdominal pain with rapid onset - can have a number of causes
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acute abdomen
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the space located below the diaphragm that extends to teh top of the pelvis
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abdominal cavity
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the lining of the abdominal cavity
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peritoneum
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the portion of the descending aorta from the thoracic portion superiorly to the distal point where the aorta divides into the iliac arteries
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abdominal aorta
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the naval
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unbilicous
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poorly localized, intermittent, crampy, dull or aching pain associated wih ischemia or distention of an organ
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visceral pain
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a saclike stretchable pouch located below the diaphragm that receives food from the esophagus
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stomach
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the first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach
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duodenum
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a tubelike structure begining at the distal end of the stomack and ending at the beginning of the large intestine - it absorbs nutrients from intestinal contents
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small intestine
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a tubelike structure beginning at teh distal end of the small intestine and ending at the anus - it reabsorbs fluid from intestinal contents, enabling the excretion of solid waste from the body
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large intestine
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a large, solid organ located in the RUQ just beneath the diaphragm - it filters the nutrients from blood as it returns from the intestines
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liver
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A pear-shaped sac that lies on the underneath right side of the liver - it holds bile, which aids in hte digestion of fats
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gallbladder
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An elongated, oval, solid organ located in the LUQ behind and to the side of the stomach - it aids in the production of blood cells as well as the filtering and storage of blood
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spleen
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A gland composed of many lobes and ducts located in both the RUQ and the LUQ, just behind the stomach - it aids in digestion and regulates carbohydrate metabolism
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pancreas
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Paired organs located behind the abdominal wall lining, one on each side of the spine - they excrete uring and regulate water, electrolytes and acid-based balance
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kidneys
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A saclike structure that acts as a reservoir for the urine received from the kidneys
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Urinary bladder
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localized, intense, sharp, constant pain associated with irritation of the peritoneum
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parietal pain or
somatic pain |
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pain that is felt in a body part removed from the point of origin of the pain
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referred pain
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irritation and inflammation of the peritoneum
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peritonitis
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a test for peritonitis in which the patient stands on his toes, knees straight, then drops to his hels
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Markle test
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inflammation of the appendix
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appendicitis
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inflammation of the pancreas
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pancreatitis
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inflammation of the gallbladder
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cholecystitis
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vomiting of blood
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hematemesis
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bright red blood in the stool
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hematochezia
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dark tarry stools containing decomposing blood normally from the upper gastrointestinal system
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melana
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bulging, engorgement, or weakening of the blood vessels in the lining of the lower esophagus
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esophageal varices
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inflammation of the stomach and small intesting
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gastroenteritis
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open wounds or sores withing the digestive tract
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ulcers
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blockage that interrupts the normal flow of intestinal contents
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intestinal obstruction
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protrusion of a portion of the intestine through an opening or weakness in the abdominal wall
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hernia
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a weakened, ballooned, and enlarged area of the wall of the abdominal aorta
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abdominal aortic eneurysm
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a position with knees drawn up and hands clenched ove the abdomen
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guarded position
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abdominal wall muscle contraction caused by inflammation of the peritoneum that the patient cannot control
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involuntary guarding or
rigidity |
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a deliberate abdominal wall muscle contraction
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voluntary guarding
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A branch of medicine that studies health of the female and her reproductive system
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gynecology
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menstrual period in which the endometrium is sloughed off
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menses
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onset of menses
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menarche
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severe pain or cramps during menstruation
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dysmenorrhea
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abdominopelvic pain during the midle of a menstrual cycle
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mittelschmerz
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inflammation of the endometrium
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endometritis
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the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus
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endometriosis
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inflammation of the female reproductive tract
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pelvic inflammatory deisease (PID)
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branch of medicine that studies the urinary system in females and the genirourinary system in males
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urology
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male organ system that includes both the reproductive and urinary structures
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genitourinary system
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blood in the urine
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hematuria
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kidney stones
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renal calcule
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an artificial process used to remove water and waste substances from the blood
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dialysis
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a special fluid used for dialysis
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dialysate
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